Collaboration

Understanding conflict: What you think is what you get

Submitted by Dr. Ada on October 30, 2011 - 22:10

Hand of Friendship

In the last two blog posts about understanding conflict, we reviewed definitions, positive and negative effects of conflict, misconceptions, and how your emotional brain processes conflict. Today we are going to explore assumptions, what we think about conflict. Our pattern of thoughts can not only help the process of conflict resolution, but also influence our feelings about it. And yes, you CAN decide how you are going to think. Continue reading »

Cómo convertir la acción individual en poder colectivo.

Submitted by Dr. Ada on July 11, 2011 - 12:27
millennium walkway

Debido al medio ambiente actual en los negocios, escucho mencionar muchas veces la palabra colaboración. La colaboración ofrece muchas posibilidades, pero también puede ser un desafío para los administradores. Es facil olvidar que a pesar de ser tan buena, la colaboración en si misma es un medio, no el fin.

Los mejores líderes saben cómo ajustar las necesidades de la organización sin perder de vista los resultados. Encuentran la manera de ver, valorar, e inspirar a su gente. Como resultado, la gente se comunica y trabaja junta con efectividad para lograr un objetivo común. ¡Esto es poder colectivo en acción! Continue reading »

Turning individual action into collective power.

Submitted by Dr. Ada on June 20, 2011 - 08:36
millennium walkway

Due to the present business environment, I hear a lot about collaboration. Although full of possibilities, collaboration can be a big challenge for leaders. It’s easy to forget that, as great as collaboration is, it is a means to an end, not an end in itself.

The best leaders can adjust to the needs of an organization while keeping the end result in sight. They find a way to see, value, and inspire their people. As a result, a united group of people communicates and works together effectively to achieve a common purpose. This is collective power in action! Continue reading »

Does your leadership heart needs an upgrade?

Submitted by Dr. Ada on June 16, 2011 - 22:45

The Entertainer's World

A few days ago Apple introduced to the world iCloud, along with other software upgrades. I imagine that most of us Mac fans will want to upgrade our software and take advantage of the new capabilities as soon as it is available in the fall.

I wish we were as diligent in upgrading the software of our hearts! You probably find it relatively easy to give voice to your “logical,” linear, critical patterns of thinking. Will you allow your heart, your intuition, your spirit, to also have a voice? Continue reading »

The power of effective collaboration

Submitted by Dr. Ada on February 27, 2011 - 10:18

Healing hands

Collaboration is one of the main words you need to understand and practice to thrive in 2011 and the years ahead.

As Michael McKinney recently wrote on his blog, “The challenge facing any leader is turning individual action into collective power.”

Most people don't want to be spectators at work. Call them to be involved. Ask for their contribution. Invite them to participate. Continue reading »

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